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Waist circumference-to-height ratio is a more reliable measure of obesity in children and
adolescents than BMI according to a new study, published in Pediatric Research.
news •
04 Apr 2024
New research from the Children’s Health and Research Centre at the University of Exeter, UK, has found BMI is not accurate as a measure for children
HCM issue 3 2024
With pressure on medical services at an all time high, the Tony Blair Institute for Global
Change is calling for investment in disease prevention – treating people when they are
asymptomatic.
news •
17 Jan 2024
Disruptions in the way the brain links memory and appetite could explain some types of obesity, new research shows
HCM issue 9 2023
Disruptions in the way the human brain links memory and appetite could help explain
some
disorders associated with obesity.
news •
26 Sep 2023
People might think they’re joining the gym to lose weight but according to ACE’s Dr Erin Nitschke dig deeper and you find it’s actually the other health benefits they want. She and eating disorder expert, Eva Musby, say it’s time to step away from diet culture and shift the focus to fun and adopting healthy lifestyle habits.
HCM Handbook 2023
A £40m pilot for the delivery of weight loss drugs, such as Wegovy, is creating opportunities for the sector
HCM issue 6 2023
With research proving the efficacy of gentler exercise modalities, we ask our experts if they think the slow exercise trend is here to stay
HCM issue 6 2023
The ACE Summit looked at how health clubs can support women at all life stages
HCM issue 6 2023
There’s never been a better time for fitness professionals to step into the gaps left by public health, says the CEO of Body by Definition
HCM issue 4 2023
Technogym’s unique digital open platform delivers personalised
training experiences to boost business performance
HCM issue 3 2023
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found a way to establish the exact VO2 max
of an
individual through the use of smartwatch data that is just as reliable as a professional sports
lab
test.
news •
02 Feb 2023
Researchers at Harvard have found the optimal amount of exercise is between
150 and 600 minutes a week, with no harm done by intensity, but with a
ceiling when it comes to impact.
news •
15 Sep 2022
Withings launches smart scale that measures body composition, vascular age and nerve health
in one device
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13 Sep 2022
Researchers at Harvard found that the optimum level of exercise is between 150 to 600 minutes per week, but with a ceiling on impact
HCM issue 8 2022
Body scanning can improve the motivation and engagement of members, while providing a healthy source of secondary income for clubs. Frances Marcellin reports
HCM issue 8 2022
In order to create an inclusive
environment, it is important for
owners and operators to first identify
and address their own weight biases
HCM Handbook 2022
According to The World Health Organization's recently-released research study, WHO European
Regional Obesity Report, a third of children and almost two-thirds of adults in Europe are
obese.
news •
07 Jun 2022
Lockdown wasn’t good for the nation’s health, and the bad habits forged in lockdown one have endured. Dr Felix Naughton talks to Kath Hudson about the findings from the UEA’s research
HCM Handbook 2021
The industry is conflicted when it comes to offering weight loss programmes and interventions. HCM examines the issues
HCM issue 5 2021
At least one of the vaccines approved for use against COVID-19 could be less effective in obese
people,
according to a new study.
news •
10 Mar 2021
COVID-19 has a disproportionate impact on young diabetics
HCM issue 2 2021
People aged 40 living with Type 2 diabetes face a "disproportionately increased risk of dying
from COVID-19" – equivalent to the risk faced by a non-diabetic 20 years older.
news •
17 Feb 2021
An England-wide survey of over 5,000 adults found that 80 per cent of people aged over 18 have
made the decision to change their lifestyle in 2021.
news •
13 Jan 2021
Some Brits drop their exercise habits, eat unhealthily and drink more alcohol
during
lockdowns, according to research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
news •
12 Jan 2021
L&R Kältetechnik has launched a new division, named artofcryo.com, after 30 years’
experience with -110 °C electrical solutions.
product innovation •
26 Nov 2020
Thousands of COVID-related deaths could be prevented if successive governments had tackled the
country's obesity crisis in time, according to Dame Sally Davies.
news •
18 Nov 2020
HIIT Without the Hurt. It’s one of the
most memorable straplines in the fitness
industry and it’s been at the core of every
Speedflex session for almost ten years
HCM issue 9 2020
Readers share their views on the government’s obesity strategy and how to best support COVID-19 survivors
HCM issue 8 2020
The senior management team at GymNation saw the need for an affordable offering in Dubai and are rolling out 50,000sq ft gyms
HCM issue 8 2020
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US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of ...
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Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new ...
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Barry’s – known for its HIIT workouts combining treadmills and weights – is thought to ...
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Consultancy and change architects, Miova, have welcomed industry veteran Mark Tweedie on board. Tweedie had ...
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US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from ...
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The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover ...
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There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it ...
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While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain ...
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with
business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations
director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride
data to life to engage and delight members
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten
years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says
health assessment services can
boost health club retention
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in
consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and
innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –
is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental
health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to
take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful
tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
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